The Travails of Aare-Ona-Kakanfo
by Akinwole Shefiq Ariwoola
Drama
Published: 2020
Pages: 102
ISBN: 978-978-918-590-0
Description
The plays, though revive around Aare - Ona-Kakanfo, nonetheless reveal some startling facts concerning this highly controversial office and Sher warped myths surrounding it. The dominant theme however is psychological and centres on power, politics and people people. It is a mimesis of power play, human nature, ego, ingues, gullibility and the conflict between personal and public interests. Ariwoolá communicates tradition in a fresh, new voice that seems to issue from an exhaustible fount. His knowledge of Yoruba customs and history as well as contemporary events in Nigeria culminates in this beautiful piece meant for just about everyone. Niwasegun Adégòkè Writer, critic and culture enthusiast.